Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets

Franklin Resources Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets increased by 71.2% to $208.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 257.4%, from $58.40M to $208.70M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents cash tied up in receivables, which is generally negative for cash flow; a decrease indicates efficient collection.

Detailed definition

Measures the net change in accounts receivable and other short-term operating assets over a specific period. It tracks h...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers typically aim for low or negative growth in this metric to maximize cash conversion.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_accounts_receivable_and_o_dd2095

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$2.50M$140.60M-$14.60M$159.00M$36.70M$18.40M$6.30M-$10.20M$58.40M-$72.50M$121.90M$208.70M
QoQ Change>999%-110.4%>999%-76.9%-49.9%-65.8%-261.9%+672.5%-224.1%+268.1%+71.2%
YoY Change-110.4%+351.4%-88.4%-127.8%+217.4%<-999%>999%+257.4%
Range-$72.50M$208.70M
CAGR+399.8%
Avg YoY Growth+68.0%
Median YoY Growth+64.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Resources's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets?
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets of $208.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Franklin Resources's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets changed year-over-year?
Franklin Resources's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets increased by 257.4% year-over-year, from $58.40M to $208.70M.
What does increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and other operating assets mean?
The change in cash tied up in customer invoices and other short-term assets.